Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

a familiar face at Starlight Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd

them within days, usually with a hefty

sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated

beautiful," Fred said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a charming smile.

his reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that

Marve,

from the drinks, barely

joining me? I'll make it worth

Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing

in claser. "Maybe I wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He

were 2 million dollars,

glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and find

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immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey, Fred, came a lazy voice from

knew that if Ray and Jarrett were

I help you? Fred straightened

on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up. Starlight's customers aren't your playthings.

that unsettled him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all

weren't you just saying

cool and

for her?" Byron swirled his drink,

not buying it for

had hit

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